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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,921.92, 317,883.15 and 54,150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,921.92, 317,883.15 and 54,150.53 is: 81,225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,921.92 : 317,883.15 = 54,150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,921.92/317,883.15 = 54,150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,921.92x = 317,883.15 × 54,150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,921.92x = 17,213,539,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,539,461.15/211,921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,225.86

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